December 2021

A culture of life

December 3, 2021

It’s no secret that I am a strong advocate for pro-life, pro-woman policies. As a member of the Nebraska Legislature, I supported a bill that banned most abortions in Nebraska after 20 weeks of pregnancy, the point at which unborn babies begin to be able to feel pain. Nebraska was the first state in the nation to pass a bill of this kind. And we passed it 44 votes to 5, with senators from all over the political spectrum – Democrat, Republican, pro-choice, and pro-life – coming together to protect our unborn children.

Twas a Month Before Christmas . . .

December 3, 2021

Hurry, hurry, shop and worry . . . The Prime Amazon truck, (or is it Amazon Prime?) the Fed Ex truck, the UPS truck are having a difficult time avoiding one another as they navigate the streets of Elmwood. All of those online purchases are being delivered – in plenty of time for Christmas giving.

Businesses luring back customers, employees this season

December 3, 2021

FOLSOM, Calif. – The Hampton Inn in Folsom, California, has 147 rooms, but General Manager Enid Baldock could only rent 117 of them recently because she did not have enough workers to clean them.

December 3, 2021

The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT), together with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) and the National Weather Service (NWS), announced on Nov. 29 an updated Nebraska 511, which promises to bring better service to Nebraskans as they plan for winter travel.

Reader is shaken by man’s Twitter page

December 3, 2021

Dear Amy: I’ve been married for 23 years to a really mellow guy who had always been very private. We haven’t had a good physical relationship in a decade because of his medical issues.

December 3, 2021

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol assisted 215 motorists and removed from the road 13 impaired drivers during the Thanksgiving weekend. “Good weather made for safe travel conditions across much of our state over Thanksgiving weekend,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol.

December 3, 2021

December is all about family, festivities, and the gift of… dry skin? As the winter months settle in, so does lower humidity both indoors and out. Leaving the skin’s epidermis to appear red and feel itchy. Thankfully, solutions for the ‘winter itch’ are inexpensive and plentiful. Even better, practicing these skincare tips yearlong will help keep your skin looking happy and healthy around the calendar.

Agee’s saga, ‘Bones of Paradise,’ chosen for One Book One Nebraska

December 3, 2021

The 2022 selection for One Book One Nebraska, “Bones of Paradise,” is a sweeping family saga by writer and University of Nebraska–Lincoln scholar Jonis Agee. “Bones of Paradise” was published in 2016, and previously won accolades including the Nebraska Book Award and the High Plains Book Award for fiction.

December 3, 2021

A new clinical study revealed that therapeutic sleep training can ease symptoms of depression in older adults. The form of cognitive behavioral sleep training, tabbed CBT-I, helps teach adults how to break bad habits to prep their mind and body for a good night’s sleep.

December 2021

A culture of life

Twas a Month Before Christmas . . .

Businesses luring back customers, employees this season

Nebraska 511 update promises better service for winter drivers

Reader is shaken by man’s Twitter page

NSP completes Thanksgiving enforcement

Tabitha health tip: How can I combat dry skin this winter?

Agee’s saga, ‘Bones of Paradise,’ chosen for One Book One Nebraska

Study: Therapeutic sleep training for adults prevents depression